Hossam Hassan, the newly appointed head coach of the Egyptian national team, has made his initial decisions within hours of officially taking over the Pharaohs’ helm.
Hassan succeeded Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria, who failed to secure the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 title, leading Egypt to an early exit at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What Did Hossam Hassan Do Regarding Mohamed Salah After His Appointment as Egypt’s National Team Manager?
It has been learned from reliable sources that Hossam Hassan’s first decision after assuming the role of Egypt’s national team coach was regarding Mohamed Salah.
Hassan decided to maintain Liverpool’s English forward as the captain of the national team, just as it has been in the past.
There will be no stripping of the captaincy from Salah.
Hossam Hassan Settles the Fate of the National Team’s Captaincy
Hossam Hassan has put an end to recent speculations regarding the possibility of stripping Mohamed Salah of the national team’s captaincy.
The new head coach strongly supports Salah, emphasizing his significant role within the team in the upcoming period.
Hassan aims to reunite everyone within the national team, aspiring for a return to continental success and a strong performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Hossam Hassan as Egypt’s National Team Manager
The Egyptian Football Association issued an official statement in the past hours, stating: “The Board of Directors of the Egyptian Football Association has decided to appoint Hossam Hassan as the head coach of the Egyptian national team, succeeding Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria.
The board also decided to appoint Ibrahim Hassan as the team’s director.”
